Waves Review

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What does the letter A represent in a wave diagram?

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Crest

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What type of waves require a medium to travel?

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Mechanical waves

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How can you measure the wavelength of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest to crest

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What must enter your eyes for you to see an image?

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Only energy

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What happens to frequency when wavelength decreases?

Back

Frequency increases

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What is the definition of a wave?

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A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum height of a wave from its rest position.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.